A Pause on the Field: Remembering 9/11 Through Sport As I watched the Yankees and Mets honor the victims of 9/11 with ceremonial first pitches last week, one image stuck with me not the dignitaries in attendance or the solemn faces, but the pair of amateur pitchers who stepped up to the mound.
They were a husband and wife team whose fathers had fallen on that fateful day 25 years ago. Their throws were a mix of emotion and determination.
For many families affected by 9/11, sports have served as a way to heal, connect, and keep memories alive.